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Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

A photo of a box of Narcan Nasal Spray sitting on a marble counter top.

<乌鸦传媒>Over-the-Counter Naloxone Has the Power to Save Lives

But removing barriers to access is an essential next step

A photo of Loperamide products on the self of a Kroger grocery store.

<乌鸦传媒>What Clinicians Need to Know About Loperamide Misuse

While cases have declined, use of loperamide as an opioid substitute still poses serious risks

<乌鸦传媒>Beyond Memorization: AI Can Revolutionize Medical Education

Tools like ChatGPT could catalyze the trend toward a "flipped classroom"

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<乌鸦传媒>Death Literacy Among Healthcare Professionals Is Dismal

Greater education is the need of the hour

A photo of a crowded hospital hallway.

<乌鸦传媒>Patients Are Dying in Emergency Department Waiting Rooms

We call on HHS and CMS to help address the issue of ED boarding

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<乌鸦传媒>Faking Your Way Through Medical School

What can medical schools do to ease student anxiety over uncertainty?

A computer rendered cutaway of an avian influenza virus

<乌鸦传媒>What Bird Flu Reminds Us About Influenza Pandemics

We must be prepared and proactive

A photo of a female physician standing in front of her sad female patient in the examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>Managing Miscarriage in the Emergency Department and Beyond

In any medical setting, here are a few ways to provide support

A photo of a young physician talking to his senior male patient in his office.

<乌鸦传媒>There's No 'Recipe' to Reduce Dementia Risk -- Yet

Until more evidence emerges, here's how to discuss it with patients

<乌鸦传媒>ChatGPT Is More Like Penicillin Than Precision Medicine

It has useful healthcare applications but can't replace human sensibility

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<乌鸦传媒>The Wild West of Non-Operating Room Anesthesia

Preserving patient safety is essential

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<乌鸦传媒>It's Time to Pay Clinical Trial Participants More

Accelerating trial enrollment can catalyze access to much-needed medications

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<乌鸦传媒>Do Weight-Loss Startups Have a Future?

Here are my predictions for the industry

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<乌鸦传媒>Are AI Chatbots in Healthcare Ethical?

Their use must require informed consent and independent review

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<乌鸦传媒>Winning the Impossible: The Power of a Nurses' Strike

The victories in New York can inspire better staffing practices nationwide

A photo of a male physician standing between a young adult male and female receiving infusion therapy and reading magazines.

<乌鸦传媒>Ketamine Clinics Are Jumping Ahead of the Evidence

New mental health treatments must be approached with caution

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<乌鸦传媒>Winners & Losers of the Mass Exodus From U.S. News' Med School Rankings

Who comes out on top?

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<乌鸦传媒>'Stand Your Ground' Laws Are a Greater Health Threat Than Mass Shootings

They must be repealed

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<乌鸦传媒>Protected States Can Expand Access to Abortion Training

A proposed fund in New York can be a model for others to follow

A night photo of a police officer standing behind crime scene tape at the scene of a shooting.

<乌鸦传媒>Where Is Our Operation Warp Speed for Gun Violence?

In the face of slow policy change, healthcare professionals can put a Band-Aid on the bleeding

A photo of a mature man sitting on a balcony in a robe looking at his laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Like Many Physicians, I鈥檝e Forgotten How to Relax

"Sorry, no WiFi 4 U"

A screenshot of a portion of the boys body mass index chart.

<乌鸦传媒>Extended BMI Charts Help Address the Pediatric Obesity Crisis

They provide an important tool for screening and managing patients

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<乌鸦传媒>I Love Residency. Mic Drop.

Finding the right program can make all the difference

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<乌鸦传媒>'Annual COVID Boosters for All' Is All About Convenience

But that doesn't make it the right move

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<乌鸦传媒>Use Our Existing Nurse Workforce to Educate the Next Generation

Addressing the nursing shortage begins with nurse educators

An overhead shot of a man holding a colorful pen over non-compete agreement form.

<乌鸦传媒>Held Hostage: The Toxicity of Physician Noncompete Clauses

It's high time they're banned

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<乌鸦传媒>Death by 10,000 Clicks: The Electronic Health Record

Here are a few steps to relieve the burden

A photo of a sign which reads: YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DYING OF COLORECTAL CANCER on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

<乌鸦传媒>We're Underutilizing Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancer

Universal germline testing should be part of the standard of cancer care

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<乌鸦传媒>The Urgent Care Center Fail-Safe Is Failing Americans

Stricter regulation and licensing can improve care and access to care

<乌鸦传媒>Is Healthcare Innovation Possible Within the Current System?

Reflections on the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI)

A photo of a mature woman caring for her daughter who is in a wheel chair due to multiple sclerosis.

<乌鸦传媒>We Can Do More to Help Our Patients' Caregivers

Our healthcare systems would crumble without them

A computer rendering of a cannabis leaf inside of a green capsule.

<乌鸦传媒>The Unfulfilled Promise of Cannabis for Cancer-Related Symptoms

Medical cannabis is currently too far removed from the standards of medical practice

A photo over the top of a computer monitor of a worried looking man with his hands on his head.

<乌鸦传媒>Yet Another Issue Is Disrupting the Healthcare Workplace

Responding to portal messages in "real time" is just the latest assault

A photo of a male physician sitting in a chair holding a stethoscope

<乌鸦传媒>I Never Wanted to Be a 'Doctor'

Medical school was a stepping stone to a nonclinical career

A female pathologist and female assistant examine a uterus with endometrial adenocarcinoma

<乌鸦传媒>Myth-Busting Pathology Misconceptions

There's so much more to the field than most people realize

<乌鸦传媒>Annual Check-Up: Mark Cuban鈥檚 Cost Plus Drugs

2023 is destined to be another big year for the young company

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<乌鸦传媒>We Can Put Out the Dumpster Fire of the U.S. COVID Response

I see reason for public health optimism in 2023

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<乌鸦传媒>The Eye Surgery Turf War Isn't Serving Veterans

The VA should hold strong to its updated care guidelines

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<乌鸦传媒>Treatment Is a Two-Way Street

High-functioning doctor-patient relationships can be mutually rewarding

A photo of a new mother holding her perterm infant in the kangaroo method in the neonatal intensive care unit

<乌鸦传媒>Consider What Happens When We Don't Care for NICU Parents

Here's how hospitals can support parental mental health

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